| Author | Message | ||
| Tyson Hall (Trhall)
Member Username: Trhall Post Number: 288 Registered: 6-2003 |
I thought that was happy hour | ||
| Bill Steele (Glassman)
Member Username: Glassman Post Number: 389 Registered: 4-2002 |
It's a place we go when we don't have anything else to do! | ||
| Tyson Hall (Trhall)
Member Username: Trhall Post Number: 261 Registered: 6-2003 |
What is DES chat??? | ||
| MarkPDX (Markpdx)
Member Username: Markpdx Post Number: 453 Registered: 4-2003 |
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| DES (Sickspeed)
Senior Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 6181 Registered: 8-2002 |
Yeah, i saw those... Thanks... | ||
| Wayne Ausbrooks (Lwausbrooks)
Moderator Username: Lwausbrooks Post Number: 2433 Registered: 8-2002 |
BTW, posted a few Monterey pics on DesChat. | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Advanced Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 4658 Registered: 8-2002 |
So...? Where the hell are the pictures...? | ||
| Bill Steele (Glassman)
Junior Member Username: Glassman Post Number: 220 Registered: 4-2002 |
By the way Vincent, you are correct. Every night in my garage is like christmas. Maybe it's the lights. | ||
| Bill Steele (Glassman)
Junior Member Username: Glassman Post Number: 219 Registered: 4-2002 |
Thanks guy's but now that I'm possibly going to show a car of mine on the internet, I'm going to take it to the closest car wash first. I will post some pictures ( with some help ) soon. | ||
| Vincent (Vincent348)
Junior Member Username: Vincent348 Post Number: 223 Registered: 4-2003 |
I'd be happy to help as well. Those pictures sound classic. I just got back from a drive and dinner. I'm a new owner so tell me this: does it always feel like Christmas when you were 6 when you fire up your car? I love it. Met some nice people at the restaurant when I came out. They were looking at the car and wanted to know more, so I told them. This is so much fun! Are you guys used to it or does it still give you a kick in the pants? | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 4499 Registered: 8-2002 |
Bill, You can e-mail them to me and I can help put them up. Matt | ||
| Bill Steele (Glassman)
Junior Member Username: Glassman Post Number: 217 Registered: 4-2002 |
Vincent, Ill post some pictures as soon as I can figure out how to do it. It may take a while. I have a shot out the garage door that shows one side of my car and 3 1/2 feet of snow outside. Another shows a six piont buck looking in the garage door at the car. | ||
| Bill Steele (Glassman)
Junior Member Username: Glassman Post Number: 216 Registered: 4-2002 |
Robert, You must be wayyyyyy up North. Any further North from here and your in Caribou country. Or worst yet POLAR BEAR country. As I understand it a ticked off hungry polar bear can eat an entire Ferrari in one sitting! | ||
| Robert Taylor (4rebob)
New member Username: 4rebob Post Number: 11 Registered: 9-2002 |
AM I THE ONLY FREEKING PERSON IN THE GREAT WHITE NORTH? Nope. I'm up here in the great white north too! But I think my definition of north is a little bit more north than yours. | ||
| Vincent (Vincent348)
Junior Member Username: Vincent348 Post Number: 219 Registered: 4-2003 |
Matt, I met Art on Sunday, great guy. You really ought to take him up on the Bike races sometime, it was a lot of fun. Bill, Can you post a pic of the 250, i'd love to see it. thanks, | ||
| Bill Steele (Glassman)
Junior Member Username: Glassman Post Number: 215 Registered: 4-2002 |
So, is anybody awake up here? What other owners besides the guys from California come here! AM I THE ONLY FREEKING PERSON IN THE GREAT WHITE NORTH? I'm going to go screw around with my cars. | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 4422 Registered: 8-2002 |
Bill, You've got e-mail back M | ||
| Bill Steele (Glassman)
Junior Member Username: Glassman Post Number: 214 Registered: 4-2002 |
You guy's got mail. | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 4415 Registered: 8-2002 |
Bill, You can also e-mail Wayne. He knows the question I have. Matt [email protected] | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 4414 Registered: 8-2002 |
Bill, Please e-mail me. I have a question for you. Matt [email protected] | ||
| Bill Steele (Glassman)
Junior Member Username: Glassman Post Number: 213 Registered: 4-2002 |
Wayne, 1959 Frankfurt Show car, Two tone car white with silver roof. Then as I understand it to Prince Bertil of Sweden ( I have not spoken to Bertil however I have an aquaintance that is a friend of the family and assures me that he will get me more info from the Royal Family). Then to Langdon Procter ( I have spoken to the aging Mr. Proctor, a well known playboy at that time, on several occasions and he has told me many interesting stories about driving the Ferrari into Paris on weekends to play) Then to Jon Lindsay a dentist in Monterey. Jon and I have tried to get together at Monterey for the last three years without success. Then to Mark Wilcoxen in San Francisco who I bought the car from. If you know more please do tell. | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Advanced Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 3852 Registered: 8-2002 |
Mr. Ausbrooks, can you tell us please, the anticipation is killing me...!!! | ||
| L. Wayne Ausbrooks (Lwausbrooks)
Intermediate Member Username: Lwausbrooks Post Number: 1582 Registered: 8-2002 |
Bill, do you have any pics? You are familiar with the royal history behind your car, right? | ||
| Bill Steele (Glassman)
Junior Member Username: Glassman Post Number: 212 Registered: 4-2002 |
Vincent, It is a 1959 250 GT PF Coup'e. Serial #1471 GT. And it is raining today, so its just garage time again, and that ain't bad. | ||
| Vincent (Vincent348)
Junior Member Username: Vincent348 Post Number: 192 Registered: 4-2003 |
Bill, oops, that's no good. Question: what is the 250pf? I'm hoping for a drive tommorrow morning but the rain here may hamper things. | ||
| Bill Steele (Glassman)
Junior Member Username: Glassman Post Number: 209 Registered: 4-2002 |
Vincent, I did get the passenger side done on my 308, but I dropped the Driver side bolt and it rolled into a floor drain. I will have to order another one as the grate is welded on, and I couldn't see the nut in all the crap down there. So tomorrow I'm going to take the 250PF for a drive. ( If it doesn't rain ) | ||
| arthur chambers (Art355)
Intermediate Member Username: Art355 Post Number: 1501 Registered: 6-2001 |
Where's Marty? He's in Portland. Art | ||
| Vincent (Vincent348)
Junior Member Username: Vincent348 Post Number: 189 Registered: 4-2003 |
Bill, You're back. Did you get those bearings back in, how about the brakes? Did you go for a drive? What are you driving out there in Montana? Anybody else up there? That was a lot of questions... | ||
| Vincent (Vincent348)
Junior Member Username: Vincent348 Post Number: 188 Registered: 4-2003 |
Art, Sweet! Can't wait. Let's just all do our no rain dances. | ||
| Bill Steele (Glassman)
Junior Member Username: Glassman Post Number: 208 Registered: 4-2002 |
Ya I really hate you guy's posting here. There are sooo many North posts to keep up with. Am I the only owner in the great colder North or what? | ||
| arthur chambers (Art355)
Intermediate Member Username: Art355 Post Number: 1493 Registered: 6-2001 |
Vincent: Sure. My 355 has had a little done to it. I think its about another 30 HP stronger than stock. Art | ||
| Vincent (Vincent348)
Junior Member Username: Vincent348 Post Number: 183 Registered: 4-2003 |
Art, If you're offering a demonstration "spin" I'm up for it. That gt-40 was pretty fast though. | ||
| arthur chambers (Art355)
Intermediate Member Username: Art355 Post Number: 1488 Registered: 6-2001 |
I've owned mine for 2+ years, put 15k on the car. They should be driven at least 2xs per week. I commute with mine, free bridge, that's how I just the driving. Vincent: Have you ridden in a 355? They are quite a bit quicker than a 348, maybe close to the GT40. Art | ||
| Vincent (Vincent348)
Junior Member Username: Vincent348 Post Number: 176 Registered: 4-2003 |
Maybe we need a north california site? I feel kind of bad taking up all us intruding on Bill's space here. | ||
| Vincent (Vincent348)
Junior Member Username: Vincent348 Post Number: 175 Registered: 4-2003 |
Matt, i can't even seem to keep mine in the garage. I try (well not really). Just tonight I have had some friends come over for soup night. Everybody was late and dinner was ready, but one of my friends, who was on time, wanted a ride. Twist my arm . Left a note and we took off for 45 minutes. I don't understand how people can only put 1000 miles a year on their car. I'm only worried now that I've been neglecting my audi, and I love to drive her as well, she's very responsive and the all wheel drive is a lot of fun. My 348 is approaching 80k, I've put on about 1000 in the last month including a trip back from phoenix. The mechanic who put on the tires and fixed the seal for me couldn't believe how well this car ran, and how clean it it. Cars, these cars especially, are supposed to be driven, wound up once in a while. Basically, Matt, I agree. I didn't buy this car to sit around in the garage. I love driving it: the sound, the sensations through the steering wheel, everything about it.  It was neat to see, today, some guys driving their 250 gt's on the mille through rain and all kinds of conditions, and not complaining. they treated it more like an adventure. That's what these cars are. I look forward to my next one already. I could go on and on.....but I think we all get the picture. Art, see you sunday. I'll give you a call when I get to the bridge. BTW guys: got a ride in my friends gt-40. That is the fastest car I have ever been in. What a rush!!!!!! when he steps on it, your feet actually come off floorboard, unless you're braced pretty well. WOW! | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 4342 Registered: 8-2002 |
Vincent, F-cars love to be driven everyday. Mine craps out if it left it sit for more then a day. Matt | ||
| arthur chambers (Art355)
Intermediate Member Username: Art355 Post Number: 1484 Registered: 6-2001 |
Vincent: Sounds good. See you at 7 or so on Sunday. Art | ||
| Vincent (Vincent348)
Junior Member Username: Vincent348 Post Number: 169 Registered: 4-2003 |
Art, Not to worry, I won't be dropping anything behind me. It was just this pesky little seal at the back of the transfer chaft which terminates in the clutch housing. Actually there are three seals and one of the new ones was not good. Everything is ok now. btw, the mille miglia just went throuhg napa and I saw a bunch of f-cars including a 250gt california. I will post some pics on the main board when I get a chance. | ||
| arthur chambers (Art355)
Intermediate Member Username: Art355 Post Number: 1482 Registered: 6-2001 |
Ok Vincent: Does that mean I've got to stay in the front on Sunday? Art | ||
| Vincent (Vincent348)
Junior Member Username: Vincent348 Post Number: 167 Registered: 4-2003 |
Sounds good. I just got the 348 back and no more leak. It is now, officially leak free, just gotta keep driving it to keep it that way. It almost has 80k on it, just shows how driving these cars really does keep them up. On the drive back, couldn't help myself but had to take a few detours. Even got to drive through some rain, I was actually kind of happy about that, got to use the windshield wipers, and they work perfect. Though it did mean a little more cleanup after the drive. Cheers, here's to hoping you're back on the road soon. | ||
| Bill Steele (Glassman)
Junior Member Username: Glassman Post Number: 203 Registered: 4-2002 |
Right now I have a six pack of Bass Ale and my front wheel bearings on the floor. Hopefully back in the car tomorrow night. I have a date with my wife to bleed the brakes on Friday night, and if the weather clears up again I'm driving Sunday night. | ||
| Vincent (Vincent348)
Junior Member Username: Vincent348 Post Number: 145 Registered: 4-2003 |
Bill, has it warmed up enough to take the car out? I'm getting mine back tomorrow, had to replace a seal at the back of the transmission. Can't wait. post some pics. | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Advanced Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 3649 Registered: 8-2002 |
i sometimes go out in public... That's the biggest thrill for me, pretending i'm just a regular part of society and trying to act normal; i don't always succeed, though - that's why it's so fun... | ||
| Vincent (Vincent348)
Junior Member Username: Vincent348 Post Number: 92 Registered: 4-2003 |
Des, I have also surfed. same kind of feeling but on water. More equitable to second gear at around 6000 on a nicely banked curve. Asphalt surfing! | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Advanced Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 3629 Registered: 8-2002 |
i've never gone skiing but the thought of speeding down a hill is somewhat intriguing... Always wanted to snow board, sky surf and sky dive, though... The non-snow events seem like more fun to me, 'cause, well... i don't like cold weather... Have any of you done those things...? | ||
| Bill Steele (Glassman)
Junior Member Username: Glassman Post Number: 196 Registered: 4-2002 |
The last time I fell down that hill in fresh powder, I walked like I was crippled for two weeks! | ||
| Vincent (Vincent348)
Junior Member Username: Vincent348 Post Number: 89 Registered: 4-2003 |
Ohhhh Bridger Bowl!! We skied two days there and one at Big sky. We hit bridger with 3 feet of fresh stuff, it was a bear hiking up to that ridge at the top, but well worth the effort. A day full of faceshots | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 4113 Registered: 8-2002 |
Joel Lepo from Bozeman was my 308's original owner | ||
| Bill Steele (Glassman)
Junior Member Username: Glassman Post Number: 195 Registered: 4-2002 |
I can't remember where that video came from. I think a friend of mine added it at the end of the 50 year Ferrari Celebration that he recorded off of a TV special for me. The whole thing is really neat. Also on the video is a portion called The Italians with a lot of focus on the cars. Bozeman is a neat place and the Beartooth is in that area by Red Lodge. You must have skied at Big Sky? The real gem for skiing at Bozeman is a local hill called Bridger Bowl. It's a third the cost of Big Sky, and the snow is some of the best in the world. It just located in the right place for major powder dumpage all the time! The roads in this area are fabulous for driving, especially south to Yellowstone park, and West Yellowstone. I once reached a state of uphoria in a 71 XKE near Yellowstone, but it wasn't the car! ( That was a long time ago) | ||
| Vincent (Vincent348)
Junior Member Username: Vincent348 Post Number: 78 Registered: 4-2003 |
Where did you get the video? | ||
| Vincent (Vincent348)
Junior Member Username: Vincent348 Post Number: 77 Registered: 4-2003 |
Sweet! I went to Montana once on a ski trip. ended up in Bozeman, great trip. But we did the whole drive in a 1973 two wheel drive suburban...no one was in a state of euphoria. The skiing was epic. Bill, those roads look and sound awesome. | ||
| Bill Steele (Glassman)
Junior Member Username: Glassman Post Number: 194 Registered: 4-2002 |
I live in Montana where we still don't really have a speed limit. ( Don't tell anyone ) Today I saw a yellow Diablo driving thru town. I couldn't see the plate though. We have very great driving roads here. Check out the Going to the Sun road or the Beartooth Highway on line if you can find them. Ferrari actually sent an F40 to drive the beartooth a few years ago. I have a video of it and it is pretty cool. The driver is hooked up to a moniter system that is watching all body reactions. The moderator explains that the indications are that the drivers body is experiencing a state of euphoria. Anyway, the weather is changing and the cars get out next weekend for spring. | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Advanced Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 3497 Registered: 8-2002 |
Matt, i send Rob at least 5 emails a day, asking him to bring it back... He has an internet email restraining order pending for me... Bill, i totally know how you feel about the weather, but it was pretty nice on the island this weekend - put almost 800 miles on my car this weekend... | ||
| Vincent (Vincent348)
Junior Member Username: Vincent348 Post Number: 63 Registered: 4-2003 |
hey Bill, Glad to hear it's getting warmer. When is the first drive? What is it like up there right now? Do you have any pictures of some of the roads, I bet the scenery is fantastic. | ||
| Bill Steele (Glassman)
Junior Member Username: Glassman Post Number: 193 Registered: 4-2002 |
Hey guy's don't forget that there are actual Ferrari owners in the North! We do live here, and unlike you stinking Ferrari owners who drive your cars year round in stinking 80 degree weather, we carefully put our cars in the garage before it snows, and take them apart, and put them back together several times in anticipation of some STINKING SPRING WEATHER. Ok its getting warmer now. | ||
| Vincent (Vincent348)
Junior Member Username: Vincent348 Post Number: 51 Registered: 4-2003 |
Wow the next one is 4k. Where oh where will it be? | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 3999 Registered: 8-2002 |
BRING IT BACK! BRING IT BACK! | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Advanced Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 3476 Registered: 8-2002 |
i'm not sure, Matt... But even if i knew, i'd never tell...! | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 3944 Registered: 8-2002 |
Where is DES chat now anyway? | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Advanced Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 3197 Registered: 8-2002 |
Don, that animation is so cool - i'm a big MJ fan...! Sorry, Tim, i haven't forgotten about this place... You guys can't hide ANYTHING from me...! MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA...! | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Advanced Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 2752 Registered: 6-2001 |
oh i know. hopefully he forgot about this place! this can be the DES-free place. when you register, rob shoult ask wether you want DES or non-DES. | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 3613 Registered: 8-2002 |
Tim, better here then the main board.  Matt | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Advanced Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 2750 Registered: 6-2001 |
yeah, you can have him. | ||
| '75 308 GT4 (Peter)
Advanced Member Username: Peter Post Number: 2628 Registered: 12-2000 |
Huh? | ||
| "The Don" (Mlemus)
Advanced Member Username: Mlemus Post Number: 3602 Registered: 8-2002 |
I think we have a home for it |